Production Manager - Lean, ISO Ops Leader

NPAworldwide; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Production Manager in Walterboro, SC to lead daily production activities, manage staffing and priorities, and drive continuous improvement in a safe, compliant manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, plus 3+ years of supervisory experience, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field or equivalent leadership experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure schedules are met safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Plan and coordinate staffing, workflow, and production priorities to maximize productivity.
• Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Maintain accurate production records, inventory transactions, and operational documentation.
• Partner with Maintenance and Logistics to maximize equipment uptime and material availability.
• Ensure adequate inventory of production supplies and consumables.
• Ensure all production activities comply with approved batch records, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Monitor production yields and investigate variances.
• Partner with Quality and Operations leadership to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO quality standards and maintain compliance with documentation requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

5S principles

Safety regulations & OSHA

Leadership & communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a Production Manager in Walterboro, SC to lead daily production activities, manage staffing and priorities, and drive continuous improvement in a safe, compliant manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, plus 3+ years of supervisory experience, with experience